Introduction to Bioethics provides a comprehensive and yet concise coverage of the broad field of bioethics, dealing with the scientific, medical, social, religious and, where appropriate, political and international concerns. The book introduces the various modes of ethical thinking and then helps the reader to apply that thinking to issues relating to the environment, to plants and animals and to humans.
Written in an accessible manner, Introduction to Bioethics focuses on key issues directly relevant to those studying courses ranging from medicine through to biology and agriculture. Ethical analysis is threaded throughout each chapter and supplementary examples are included to stimulate further thought. In addition there are numerous mini-case studies to aid understanding, together with key references and further reading.
Table of Content
Preface
Setting the scene
Chapter One Science and Society
Chapter Two Ethics and Bioethics
Biomedical science and medical technology
Chapter Three Life Before Birth I The New Reproductive Technologies
Chapter Four Life Before Birth II Embryos, Foetuses and Associated Issues
Chapter Five Cloning and Stem Cells
Chapter Six Human Genes and Genomes
Chapter Seven Transhumanism
Chapter Eight Decisions at the End of Life -When May I Die and When am I Dead?
Biotechnology
Chapter Nine GM and Synthetic Biology
Chapter Ten Genetic Modification of Plants
Chapter Eleven Genes: Some Wider Issues
Chapter Twelve Biofuels
Humans and the Biosphere
Chapter Thirteen Humans and Non-human animals
Chapter Fourteen The Environmental Crisis
Chapter Fifteen Planet and Population
Glossary
About the author
About the Authors
John A. Bryant is Professor Emeritus of Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Linda la Velle is Professor of Biology in Education, Institute of Education, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK, and Visiting Professor of Education, Bath Spa University, UK.
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